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May half term holidays
Looking for a cheap family holiday this May half term? Try the Balearics. Menorca has the best family beaches, but Majorca and Ibiza also offer great resorts for you and the children to enjoy.
The Greek islands and Turkey are two more excellent options, while the Spanish Costas, with destinations such as Benidorm and Marbella, offer fantastic value for money.
The Algarve starts to heat up in May, as does Cyprus, which is beautiful at this time of year. Malta too has warm temperatures – perfect for lazing around and spending some quality time with the kids in your hotel pool.
If you’d like a longer trip, Florida is a super destination for its beaches, theme parks and shopping, or you could head to the Caribbean before the summer hurricanes begin. Compare the best deals with us and make sure you don’t pay a penny more than you have to on your May half term holiday.
Find out when May half term is in your area so you can plan your break and get the best deal. The May half term holidays are often planned around the last Monday in May, which is a public bank holiday across the UK.
In 2027, the spring bank holiday is May 31st, and many schools will be closed for a week around this day. Some primary schools, however, may have a two-week break, so it's essential you double check with your child's school before booking a holiday.
| Location | Break up | Return |
|---|---|---|
| England | 28 May | 7 June |
| Wales | 28 May | 7 June |
| Scotland - Edinburgh | Off on May 3 and 24 | |
| Scotland - Glasgow | Off on May 28 and 31 | |
| Northern Ireland | No May half term holiday |
Dates vary within areas by local education authority, and even within individual schools, so please check the exact holiday dates with your child's school – the dates provided above are for guidance only. Additionally, the bank holiday dates are 3 and 31 May – both of which are Mondays.
All-inclusive May half-term holidays
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BlueSea Los Fiscos
7.8
Good
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Edinburgh
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Club Munamar Beach Resort
8.8
Excellent
- 1 Jun 2027
- 5 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Manchester
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Kenzi Club Agdal Medina
9.6
Excellent
- 29 May 2027
- 5 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Short May half-term breaks
Hotel Riu Vistamar
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Self-catering
- From Birmingham
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Barceló La Nucía Hills
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Birmingham
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Holiday World RIWO Hotel
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Full board
- From Glasgow
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Hotel & Apartamentos Primavera Park
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Half board
- From Birmingham
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Maspalomas Resort by Dunas
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Birmingham
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Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Edinburgh
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ART Las Palmas by MUR Hotels
- 28 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Self-catering
- From Manchester
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Sirocco
- 31 May 2027
- 3 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Manchester
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Where to go during May half-term?
Where you go in May really depends what you’re after. For longer breaks, Mediterranean areas such as Turkey and Greece are really starting to hot up, while far-flung destinations like Florida, the Caribbean and Dubai are also excellent options.
Keeping it short and sweet? Europe’s cities make for exciting May bank holiday escapes, while the Spanish mainland, the Balearics and the Canary Islands are close enough for a long weekend spent lazing on the beach.
May half term deals to Spain
Bellevue Club
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Elba Lucía Sport & Suite Hotel
- 30 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Manchester
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Paraiso 10
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Sant Salvador Hostatgeria
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Apartamentos Siesta I
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Alpha
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Checkin Diamar
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Edinburgh
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Ohtels Vila Romana
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Luton
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May half term deals to Turkey
Asteria Family Resort Belek
- 30 May 2027
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Manchester
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Point Beach Hotel
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Belfast Intl
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Green Forest Holiday Village
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Belfast Intl
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Garcia Resort & Spa
- 1 Jun 2027
- 5 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Manchester
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Nevada Hotel & Spa
- 1 Jun 2027
- 5 nights
- Half board
- From Manchester
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Konak Petunya Boutique Hotel
- 29 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Belfast Intl
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BC Spa Hotel
- 1 Jun 2027
- 5 nights
- Half board
- From Manchester
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Grand Ata Park Hotel
- 1 Jun 2027
- 5 nights
- Half board
- From Manchester
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May half term deals to Greece
Sun Beach Resort
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Gatwick
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Gardenia Hotel
- 28 May 2027
- 5 nights
- Self-catering
- From Gatwick
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Afroditi Venus Beach Resort
- 28 May 2027
- 5 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Stansted
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Alexandra Hotel & Apartments
- 28 May 2027
- 5 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Emerald Hotel
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Edinburgh
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Irigeneia Hotel
- 28 May 2027
- 5 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Gennadi Gardens Apartments & Villas
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Stansted
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Virginia Family Resort
- 28 May 2027
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Edinburgh
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